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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Well Shimmer, after your day full of dramatic shenanigans all I can offer is that I lost one of those stupid plastic fivers that obviously flipped out of my purse whilst grovelling for change. I didn't get it back.
Good news your purse is now safely home which should ensure sweeter dreams.
Night hon, sleep well xxx
Hello Kez
Same here but I guess everyone's having a quiet Sunday? I've slept a few hours of mine away but now I'm awake it's time to make some inroads into catching up.
Hopefully you're feeling better now sweetheart, so take it easy.
Sending you hugs xxx
Hi Steve
It's good to hear you're feeling better now hon. Quite a few of us have been affected by the oppressive weather which hasn't helped with general unwellness - cooler conditions would be welcome.
You and yours have a nice evening in fair Pontypool and thanks for asking hon, we're ok here xxx
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